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Albany, Georgia Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Albany! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Confused by vaccine headlines? Here’s what Phoebe says still hasn’t changed.
- Why a $30 Walmart dispute sparked thousands of comments in Albany
- Would you be a suspect for picking up $30 in Walmart?
Also on today's calendar: Dougherty County–Albany Area YMCA Fitness Classes and 1 more event.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 89 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, temps: high: 90, low: 73.
- Thursday: Heavy afternoon thunderstorms, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Despite Confusion over Vaccine Guidance Phoebe Says the Medical Recommendation Hasn't Changed (phoebehealth.com) — Albany’s Phoebe Physicians say their recommended vaccine schedule for children and adults has not changed, despite shifting federal discussions, and remains strongly backed by decades of evidence. Dr. Derek Heard urges southwest Georgians to stay current on shots like MMR, polio, COVID-19, flu, and RSV, stressing community responsibility and the region’s higher risks from chronic diseases. 
• APD responds after getting social media backlash for posting about man who picked up $30 in Walmart (walb.com) — Albany police are addressing community backlash after a Facebook post asked for help identifying a man who picked up $30 at the N. Slappey Boulevard Walmart and kept it. After the money was returned and the victim dropped charges, Chief Persley confirmed the man won’t face charges, but the case continues to fuel debate about how APD uses its resources.
• Walmart shopper finds $30 and ends up on police 'wanted' post (wlav.com) — An Albany Walmart shopper who picked up $30 from the floor ended up in a viral police “wanted” post, drawing widespread criticism over whether the case merited law-enforcement attention. He later returned the cash, no charges were filed, and the incident is now fueling discussion about what to do when you find money and when police should get involved.
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★ Featured events ★
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Dougherty County–Albany Area YMCA Fitness Classes →
Albany (GA) YMCA, 1701 Gillionville Rd, Albany
9:00 am
Thursday August 27
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Other local events
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Dougherty County Board of Education Mid-Month Board Meeting →
Live Oak Elementary School 200 Pine Ave, Albany, GA 31701, USA
11:30 am -
DCSS Board of Education Meeting
West Town Elementary School 200 Pine Ave., Albany, GA
11:30 am -
Dougherty County–Albany Area YMCA Fitness Classes →
Albany (GA) YMCA, 1701 Gillionville Rd, Albany
9:00 am
Thursday August 27
Thursday September 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Colquitt County Packers vs Cook County Hornets →
Colquitt County High School, 105 Darbyshire Rd, Norman Park
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MCHS Away Volleyball against Southwest Macon (JV, V)
Mitchell County Elementary School Baconton, GA 31716
5:00 pm -
WCHS Varsity Softball - HOME
Worth County Elementary School, 1906 GA-313, Sylvester, GA 3179
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PCA Varsity Softball @ Pelham →
Pelham High School, 720 Barrow Ave SW, Pelham
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MCMS Away Football game against Radium Springs
Mitchell County Camilla, GA 31730 -
WCMS Softball - HOME
Worth County , GA, USA
4:00 pm -
DCSS Board of Education Meeting
International Studies Elementary Charter School 200 Pine Ave., Albany, GA
11:30 am -
MCHS Home Volleyball game against Colquitt Christian (V Tri-Match)
Mitchell County Elementary School Baconton, GA 31716
5:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
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